EMC Data Domain DD7200 - NAS server - 180 TB

Product Overview

Main Features

NAS server

180 TB

rack-mountable

SATA 3Gb/s / SAS 6Gb/s

HDD 3 TB x 60

RAID 6

16U

Consolidate more of your backup, archive, and disaster recovery on the EMC Data Domain DD7200 deduplication storage system. Get high performance and high capacity for data protection of enterprise workloads including file servers, server virtualization, email, content management, and databases.

Data Domain systems offer very fast inline deduplication, which gives you better data protection for a lower total cost of ownership. Replace tape backup and save money with deduplication storage that reduces capacity needs by 10 to 30 times. Fast throughput lets you complete jobs on schedule and meet your service level agreements.

Have confidence in your ability to reliably access and recover data with the Data Domain Data Invulnerability Architecture: inline write and read verification, continuous fault detection, and self-healing. With efficient deduplication and compression, you'll use less network bandwidth to replicate archive and backup data to a disaster recovery site. So it's cost-effective to retain data online and on-site for longer periods.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Chris Childerhose from The Deduplication and Compression are the most valuable. The processing capabilities (version DD670) could be improved.Valuable Features:I would rate it at 5/5 as the deduplication and compression of the device for backups is outstanding. We have about 55TB total space on the Data Domain which we send Veeam backups to and we have sent over 200TB to the array.The Deduplication and Compression are the most valuable as it allows us to back up allot more data to the device knowing it will compress it well.Improvements to My Organization:This allows our organization to send more data to this device compared to others. It also allows us a fast recovery of files or Virtual Machines if needed being on-premise.Room for Improvement:The processing capabilities I believe could be improved, however, we have an older unit DD670 and newer units may have already improved upon this.Use of Solution:I myself have used for about 1.5 yearsDeployment Issues:No issues encountered at all as we had vendor support and assistance with the install and configuration.Stability Issues:No issues with stability.Scalability Issues:No issues encountered as we added a second shelf of disks without bringing the head unit down.Customer Service:Customer service for this unit is top notch and they are fast to get back to you with a Support issue.Technical Support:Technical Support is also top notch and are quick to respond to queries or tickets.Initial Setup:I was not involved in the initial setup of the array.Implementation Team:It was implemented through a vendor as well as in-house personnel.ROI:It has been very good especially with the expansion shelf added.Other Advice:Review the newer versions of the device and evaluate them if possible. You will get great benefit for backups.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Date published: 2017-01-16

Rated 5 out of 5 by Chris Childerhose from The Deduplication and Compression are the most valuable. The processing capabilities (version DD670) could be improved.Valuable Features:I would rate it at 5/5 as the deduplication and compression of the device for backups is outstanding. We have about 55TB total space on the Data Domain which we send Veeam backups to and we have sent over 200TB to the array.The Deduplication and Compression are the most valuable as it allows us to back up allot more data to the device knowing it will compress it well.Improvements to My Organization:This allows our organization to send more data to this device compared to others. It also allows us a fast recovery of files or Virtual Machines if needed being on-premise.Room for Improvement:The processing capabilities I believe could be improved, however, we have an older unit DD670 and newer units may have already improved upon this.Use of Solution:I myself have used for about 1.5 yearsDeployment Issues:No issues encountered at all as we had vendor support and assistance with the install and configuration.Stability Issues:No issues with stability.Scalability Issues:No issues encountered as we added a second shelf of disks without bringing the head unit down.Customer Service:Customer service for this unit is top notch and they are fast to get back to you with a Support issue.Technical Support:Technical Support is also top notch and are quick to respond to queries or tickets.Initial Setup:I was not involved in the initial setup of the array.Implementation Team:It was implemented through a vendor as well as in-house personnel.ROI:It has been very good especially with the expansion shelf added.Other Advice:Review the newer versions of the device and evaluate them if possible. You will get great benefit for backups.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Date published: 2016-08-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Mourad BELKHODJA from The Deduplication storage Array for backups. Data Domain can acts as VTL, NAS/CIFS shares or DDBoost devices.Valuable Features:DeduplicationFeatures of ArchivingImprovements to My Organization:*) Thanks to deduplication, backups take less capacity in Data Domain than traditional storage devices.*) Backups to VTL take less time to finish than traditional tape backups (the time traditionally allowed to mounting/seaching tapes is avoided).*) Using DDBoost improves DataDomain system throghput up to the double and Network usage during backup will be reduced.Room for Improvement:DDBoost function is not compatible with IBM TSM. Since DDBoost is one of Data Domain key options (it enhance its performance up to the double), it wil be great if in the next future Tivoli Storage Manager can support it!Use of Solution:< 1 yearDeployment Issues:The deployment is very easy. No problem encountred.Stability Issues:NoCustomer Service:10/10Initial Setup:Initial setup is easy: After hardware installation (which is well documented) you just have to power up the data domain device then run a script which configure your device.Then you can configure backups devices using webgui and this is really easy.Other Advice:The EMC Data Domain product is a real success and customers which have never bought EMC products are now buying Data Domain...Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:We are an EMC partner

Date published: 2014-11-03

Rated 4 out of 5 by Sumeet Sharma from ​I used Sympana commvault and CA Arcserve. Both are good for small organisations but not up to the mark for enterprise.Valuable Features:Fast backup for complex and huge size data.Improvements to My Organization:My Organisation provides Backup as services. DD useful for shared platform for customers.Room for Improvement:From a technical point of view, all EMC products have to improve the troubleshoot feature like, log should be in human readable format. Instead of generic errors, they should elaborate a bit more.Use of Solution:Past 5 to 6 years.Deployment Issues:Easy to deploy.Stability Issues:Wrong integration is always the cause of unstable environment. We use clusters environment and EMC Procrustes have redundant parts. We have a stable environment.Scalability Issues:Not yet.Customer Service:3.5/5Technical Support:3.5/5Previous Solutions:I used Sympana commvault and CA Arcserve. Both the products are good for small organisations but not up to the mark for enterprise level.Implementation Team:Through vendor team; try to just know how to fix the hardware and plug the networker cable. Rest of the things we had to do remotely.Other Solutions Considered:For enterprise level backup solution – No .Other Advice:I recommend EMC products due to their stability.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Date published: 2014-10-31

Rated 4 out of 5 by TechDirector20 from Good product, the technical support leaves much to be desired.Valuable Features:Data Domain deduplication is excellent.Improvements to My Organization:Not yet had a significant measurable improvement.Use of Solution:I used this solution for 6 months.Deployment Issues:The implementation was not done with me. This product was already in place when I arrived at the company.Stability Issues:No.Scalability Issues:No.Customer Service:No.Technical Support:Bad. The service left much to be desired, even with the proper support.Implementation Team:The implementation was not done with me.Other Solutions Considered:Was not present in this decision.Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:partner

Date published: 2014-10-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by sysconsul301 from It's a good product, with excellent customer service.Valuable Features:DD Boost.Improvements to My Organization:It makes working with backup solutions very easy.Room for Improvement:None that I see yet.Use of Solution:3 years.Deployment Issues:No.Stability Issues:No.Scalability Issues:No.Customer Service:5 out of 5Technical Support:5 out of 5Implementation Team:A vendor team, they were excellent.Other Solutions Considered:The company chose this product not me, so no.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Date published: 2014-10-28

Rated 4 out of 5 by Björn Zakrisson from Replication of backed-up data between sites for disaster solutions is valuable. Delivers all the time.Valuable Features:VTL, Dedupe and replication.Improvements to My Organization:Replication of backed-up data between sites for disaster solutions.Room for Improvement:Haven’t thought about it because its deliver all the time.Use of Solution:5 years for customers.Deployment Issues:No.Stability Issues:No.Scalability Issues:No.Customer Service:10 of 10.Technical Support:10 of 10.Previous Solutions:No, it was the first VTL we used for customers and because of its function and uptime we can’t see a reason to change to another vendor.Initial Setup:A walk in the park = straightforward.Implementation Team:Both vendor and in-house. The vendor had a high level of expertise.Other Solutions Considered:No.Other Advice:Read the config and admin guides for products and as well implementation guides for backup vendors, for my customers, IBM TSM.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Date published: 2014-10-28

Rated 4 out of 5 by Vitaly Porotikov from ​Stability, replication, deduplication, virtual library & ddboost are valuable but deduplication could be better.Valuable Features:Stability, replication, deduplication, virtual library, ddboost.Improvements to My Organization:Could fully automate backup process with 1500 backup clients (machines).Room for Improvement:Smarter & better deduplication, CLI shell should have more options for managing this product.Use of Solution:4 years.Deployment Issues:Yes, but it related to hard disk manufacturer, not product itself.Stability Issues:No.Scalability Issues:Haven't scaled it yet.Customer Service:4/5Technical Support:4/5Previous Solutions:Before we used EMC VTL, an awful and nasty product from EMC with lots of manual work.Initial Setup:Initial straightforward.Implementation Team:Via vendor with excellent support.ROI:100%.Cost and Licensing Advice:We have special discount from EMC.Other Advice:Would recommend.Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.